it cost like 900$ month but it includes their lunches. The school seems really nice.... The daycare alternative isnt that great.... Im already pretty chummin and the extra 350$ a month to give him that extra boost is quite a bit. He's 2 going on 3 years old and already pretty advanced learner in some things. He already plays computer games by himself and is potty trained now (thanks to evryones earlier advice). Sooooo do you think the extra money would be worth developing his learning ability or do you think that mainstream childcare is the best bet for a low incomed family?
2006-08-23 11:04:58 · 12 answers · asked by PHD-NDN 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Mom,
The single best thing for his school is you. He can go to a relatively poor school, but if you spend good time reading to and with him every day, and you get involved in what he is learning and stay involved, you are much more powerful than all the best teachers in the world.
Find a way to get him the best quality childcare in the world, and the childcare he needs: you. You cant buy that impact. If he had personal tutors one on one all his life, they still couldnt beat the effect you can have. Dont miss this. If you can afford $900 per month, then give it to yourself in time spent with him.
In a few years his personality is going to be fully developed. His mind wont, and his methods wont, but the big strokes of the kind of person he is will be. Take a significant part in that formative process.
In just a little while, it will seem, he will be growing up and moving away. Your job is to teach him how to be a functional and beneficial adult. There is a limited window for it. Dont miss it.
2006-08-23 11:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by Curly 6 · 85⤊ 8⤋
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Are montessori preschool actually worth the extra cost. I am a low incomed mommie but want the best 4 my son.?
it cost like 900$ month but it includes their lunches. The school seems really nice.... The daycare alternative isnt that great.... Im already pretty chummin and the extra 350$ a month to give him that extra boost is quite a bit. He's 2 going on 3 years old and already pretty advanced learner...
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2016-09-30 01:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check all the montessori schools you would love to enroll your son then ask if they have a sliding fee scale for low income. If not find out if you qualify for daycare assistance from the state and if so if the montessori school accepts the assistance program.
I'm on assistance and my son went to a montessori school for prodigy children which cost me $40 a month.
2006-08-24 05:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by tdm1175 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
you need to consider your child. Are you sure that Montessori will be best for him, it's not right for every child?
Do you homework- find a place that offers what you want in a school and what your child needs cognitively, emotionally, socially, physically, etc. Find the structure that fits your needs and talk to the center's administration about him,look at the quality of the curriculum and compare.
As for the question of is it worth it to pay the extra money probably not. Just because you are going to pay more money does not mean that he will be getting better care or learning experiences.
2006-08-24 03:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by Krispy 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Here's a possible alternative, check out a Lutheran or Catholic pre school. I am Lutheran but not practicing so please don't think I'm pushing the religious aspect, it's just that the preschool was very good and offered more than the public ones did. The cost was something I could afford and if you were a member of the church it was free but you would have to commit to church activities which I was not willing to do. Bottom line is making sacrifices for your child's education is part of the job. You do your best and the fact that you are even considering this says a lot about how your son will eventually turn out. Because you care about him so much will give him a great head start.
2006-08-23 11:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by karenmay57 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋
We paid to send our granddaughter to the Catholic Day care up the road. She went 3 days a week when she was 3 only because we babysit her and missed her the other 2 days. It is open 5 days a week. She just finished kindergarten in the public school and they said she was their best prepared student. She has been reading since she was 4. We do not belong to the church so it was not free. But for 3 days it was just $66 a week and they have family rates. Our 2 going on 3 yr old starts in 3 weeks. We did, however, have to pack her lunch. You might want to do what the other lady suggested and check this out. AND religion was neither displayed nor mentioned in the building.
2006-08-23 13:30:13 · answer #8 · answered by Shintz62 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
if it is gonna make you hurt badly enough financially then I would say no. I worked at a montessori preschool for 2 1/2 years it was a great school but #1 not all kids thrive on montessori #2 almost 3 year olds are going to be in school for the rest of their childhood #3the money you put out is gonna make it harder and more stressful for you and that will take away from the parental support he gets and the freedom for you to do activites and things with him, however if there are no good alternatives in your area and leaving him in a regular center that you dont think is very good is no good for him either, I would reccomend visiting the montessori asking to have a trial observence where you and him go there you go into the room he will be in, stay for a few minutes, tell him you need to go talk to the director and let him stay in the room for awhile. stay close by and observe how he is reacting how the caregivers are reacting if the children are happy and not being pushed to far to quick ( a trait of alot of montessori schools) it wont be the same as enrolling him but you'll get an idea if the environment is good for him. Also you'd be better served waiting untill he is almost 4 and trying to go for a real good preschool (as in pre-kindergarten schooling not the term preschool that every program for 2-4 year olds seems to be called these days)
2006-08-23 15:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by Jen B 3 · 9⤊ 2⤋
Montessori is not the "best" preschool around. In fact, i have Montessori children enroll in my public school classroom without the skills that those who attended a day care/ preschool program had. They couldn't read, write, or think for themselves. Montessori is all about "doing your own thing, when you want to do it." If the child doesn't want to work on his lessons, he can go play instead. They are really good players, but have little in the academic department. That's my personal observation as an elementary school teacher of over 20 years.
2006-08-23 12:25:58 · answer #10 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 10⤊ 5⤋
It really depends on how the place is run. I went to see a Montesori school for my daughter, and it was run so poorly that it was awful. Meanwhile some are awesome. I sent my daughter to a university daycare which ran more like a preschool but with daycare hours. It was fantastic, and up until she was 8 she still went back to visit the ladies who ran it.
If the expense is too much, maybe you can find a different daycare opportunity that is excellent.
Good Luck, hard decisions ahead.
2006-08-23 11:12:27 · answer #11 · answered by Loulabelle 4 · 15⤊ 3⤋